Parent sued for school district attorney fees

By Rick Colosimo / August 6, 2009 /

This article editorial (original behind paywall) (via this post) from Pennsylvania describes one of every special education parent’s many fears about the due process procedure: having to pay the school district’s legal fees if they lose. Reading the story, and the complaint (PDF) , it seems clear that there are three main issues: The parent…

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What happens to an IEP when you move?

By Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009 / Comments Off on What happens to an IEP when you move?

A tweet I saw today asked about what the expectations are for implementation of her son’s IEP following an impending move. My response: Did you get answer to your IEP transfer question? See 20 USC 1414(d)(2)(C). Short answer: FAPE until they re-eval. Here’s the complete text of the section: (C) Program for children who transfer…

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Roving Office Hours @ Clifton NJ

By Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009 / Comments Off on Roving Office Hours @ Clifton NJ

I’ll be at the Starbucks in Clifton NJ on Route 3 West for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday, August 19. Clifton Route 3 360 Route 3 West Clifton, NJ 07014 973 473-2560

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Roving Office Hours @ Nutley NJ

By Rick Colosimo / August 5, 2009 / Comments Off on Roving Office Hours @ Nutley NJ

I’ll be at the Starbucks in Nutley, NJ on Franklin Ave. for Roving Office Hours on Wednesday, August 19. Nutley 483 Franklin Avenue Nutley, New Jersey 07110 973-562-0045

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